UConn’s Avery Point campus Credit: UConnDiscussions around building housing at Avery Point have been occurring for over a year. The Lamont administration was noncommittal when asked about new state investments — beyond what’s already provided — to make the Avery Point campus competitive. But to encourage more students to attend Avery Point, UConn must be careful setting fee levels. She said smart investments in Avery Point, including investments in the dormitories, would pay for themselves. Lawmakers also commented on the vast workforce demands on the eastern side of the state and how Avery Point could fill those needs.